This course introduces an intensive process-driven writing program, which teaches the student to vary sentence structure and to combine sentences into coherent paragraphs. This course also initiates a four-year vocabulary program designed for the student who may pursue educational opportunities beyond high school. The reading of selected short stories, poems, and essays, as well as novels and full-length plays, one of which is Shakespearean, is required. An oral presentation is required.
Required Materials:
Vocabulary Workshop Level D (available via UMHS for $10)
One notebook for Writer’s Notebook (must be able to submit notebook periodically)
Classroom Guidelines:
Grading:
-Point value system
HW/10pts Tests/100pts
Literature quizzes/10-20pts Major papers/100pts
Voc. Quizzes/50pts Prewrites/20pts
Rough drafts/25pts *points vary for research paper
Writing journal/20pts
-Major assignments suffer a 10 point deduction for each day late
Absentees:
-All tests and quizzes must be made-up within three days of student’s return to school.
-All assignments due on day of absence are due on day of return.
-It is the responsibility of the absentee to schedule a time to make-up test and quizzes and to show teacher
missed work for credit.
-It is the responsibility of the absentee to inquire about missed assignments and class work.
Expectations:
-Be to class on time
-Come in, sit down and prepare for work
-Raise your hand and wait to be called upon before you speak, during discussions or work time
-Remain on task for entire period
-Follow directions the first time
-Be respectful to teacher and classmates
-Remain attentive
-No put downs
Positive Consequences:Negative Consequences:
-Positive recognition (classmates, -1st offense - warning
teacher, supervisor, administrators) -2nd offense - 15min detention
-Note or phone call home -3rd offense - 30min detention
-Personal achievement in strengthening -Removal from classroom activity
academic and social skills -Note or phone call home
-Leader position for classroom activities -Referral to disciplinary (repeated
-Pushed up for a seesaw grade offense, disrespect)
-Raffle ticket reward *Note*: each offense of tardiness results in a 15 minute detention
College Preparatory Credit: 1.0
Mrs. Del Giorno
Wiki Page: http://english9-cp.wikispaces.com/
Email: tdelgiorno@umtsd.org
This course introduces an intensive process-driven writing program, which teaches the student to vary sentence structure and to combine sentences into coherent paragraphs. This course also initiates a four-year vocabulary program designed for the student who may pursue educational opportunities beyond high school. The reading of selected short stories, poems, and essays, as well as novels and full-length plays, one of which is Shakespearean, is required. An oral presentation is required.
Required Materials:
Classroom Guidelines:
Grading:-Point value system
HW/10pts Tests/100pts
Literature quizzes/10-20pts Major papers/100pts
Voc. Quizzes/50pts Prewrites/20pts
Rough drafts/25pts *points vary for research paper
Writing journal/20pts
-Major assignments suffer a 10 point deduction for each day late
Absentees:
-All tests and quizzes must be made-up within three days of student’s return to school.
-All assignments due on day of absence are due on day of return.
-It is the responsibility of the absentee to schedule a time to make-up test and quizzes and to show teacher
missed work for credit.
-It is the responsibility of the absentee to inquire about missed assignments and class work.
Expectations:
-Be to class on time
-Come in, sit down and prepare for work
-Raise your hand and wait to be called upon before you speak, during discussions or work time
-Remain on task for entire period
-Follow directions the first time
-Be respectful to teacher and classmates
-Remain attentive
-No put downs
Positive Consequences: Negative Consequences:
-Positive recognition (classmates, -1st offense - warning
teacher, supervisor, administrators) -2nd offense - 15min detention
-Note or phone call home -3rd offense - 30min detention
-Personal achievement in strengthening -Removal from classroom activity
academic and social skills -Note or phone call home
-Leader position for classroom activities -Referral to disciplinary (repeated
-Pushed up for a seesaw grade offense, disrespect)
-Raffle ticket reward *Note*: each offense of tardiness results in a 15 minute detention